computation

//ˌkɒmpjuˈteɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

computationSingular
computationsPlural
1

The act or process of calculating or determining something by mathematical or logical methods.

The computation of the final results took several hours.

2

The use of computers to process data or perform calculations.

Cloud computation allows companies to process large amounts of data efficiently.

3

A result obtained by calculation.

The computation showed that the project would cost more than expected.

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